How can it be that we see the world so differently? Even when we are on the same team, working for the same people and aiming for the same objectives, we can witness the very same event, but come away with a different interpretation of what just happened. This is described by Sir John Lubbock [...]
We are faced with a potential embarrassment of riches as the discipline of intelligence is now spreading fast across the commercial sector. This presents rewarding opportunities for those working in this field as companies identify the value of intelligence in delivering a competitive advantage and a proactive stance towards risks and opportunities. There is a [...]
It is a fact that most intelligence work is not that glamorous, and intelligence analysts will only occasionally get to deliver dynamic assessments to the management board, pull people out of far-flung places in the nick of time or forestall the next crisis. This may come as something of a shock to those intending to [...]
What is it we believe and why? A pretty big question without a pint of good ale to hand maybe, but nevertheless relevant given all of the information of which we are in receipt every day. Of course, that we have such flows of information today is amazing, and something we could not have imagined [...]
A great deal of effort is expended looking into the past at unexpected events, under-performance, operational failures and so on. This is just our natural human instinct to seek understanding of what has happened, particularly if it was a damaging incident. Many of you will recognise that you are stuck in a system focussed on [...]
Few would be willing to admit to that of their own company perhaps, but we are often happy to recognise this condition in our competitors or other companies. I wonder though if we are being completely honest about our own operations and decision-making. Image by courtesy of http://onewaystock.com/ For instance, it is [...]
The MD of QRO Global, Martyn Denton, comments on the application of intelligence in challenging regions. Download the article "Intelligence and Planning in High Risk Environments". Do you want to understand better the business dynamics in your sector? Are you looking for options to drive forward your business in a challenging environment? To find out [...]
The MD of QRO Global, Martyn Denton, comments on the application of intelligence in manufacturing sectors. Download the article 'The Role of Business Intelligence in Manufacturing' or visit the Real Business Website. Do you want to understand better the business dynamics in your sector? Are you looking for options to drive forward your business in a [...]
The MD of QRO Global comments on the application of intelligence in the context of energy sector operations. Download the article The Role of Intelligence in the Energy Sector or visit the HarzardEx Website. Do you want to understand better the business dynamics in your sector? Are you looking for options to drive forward your [...]
The MD QRO Global comments on the role of knowledge in future planning when setting up commercial operations in difficult environments. Download the article New Operating Environments and the Role of Information in Future Planning or visit the Fresh Business Thinking Website. Do you want to understand better the business dynamics in your sector? Are [...]
